You put WHAT in my chocolate cake?

You want the best cake. The moistest cake. The healthiest cake. I get that. I really do. Bring out the chocolate flavor with a dash of espresso powder? Sure. I can handle that. How about adding a dollop of sour cream? Maybe. Make it moister with mayonnaise? That's where things cross the line for me.…

13 Baking Essentials for your Fall Kitchen

It's hot outside. The trees are lush and green. But, the calendar says September, and that's enough to get me excited about Fall. Fall is my favorite. The colors, the weather, the food. It's the dip-it-in-chocolate, smother-it-in-caramel, and put-it-on-a-stick time of year. And, I love it. This year, I've put together a list of some…

Quiz: Baking 101

How would you rate your baking skills when it comes to chocolate recipes? Let's find out! No worries, it's all meant in good fun. 😊 (If the quiz doesn't automatically load, click on the title to start.)   [onionbuzz quizid=6][/onionbuzz] How did you do? Share your results in the comment section below. Also, tell us---…

Community Share- Bake & Take: Pies

 Hello Bakers! In honor of Pi Day, we're hosting our first official Bake & Take.  What is a Bake & Take? Step #1 Bake something scrumptious. This month: Pies Step #2 Take a photo of your masterpiece and link in the comment section.   Step #3 Sit back, while the foodie community salivates over your…

13 Tips for Baking the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Tired of looking for the chocolate chip cookie of your dreams?   Confession:  I've met my share of chocolate chip cookies. Okay, since I'm confessing, I've met way more than my fair share. The problem is that the majority of them are just okay. They always seem to have an issue. Boring, Crummy, Dense, Or, just…

NOW is the Time to Make Homemade Vanilla for Your Holiday Baking

In just a couple short months, it will be holiday baking time. This year, upgrade the flavor. Instead of using generic store bought vanilla flavoring, make your own extract.     Making homemade vanilla extract is ridicuously simple!  The recipe below is the basic recipe.  Here, we use vodka as the base, but you can…